Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is an elementary school in Albany, New York, serving 287 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Albany City School District, which is ranked 758 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite serving a predominantly non-white, economically disadvantaged student population, Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with only 11-17% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 16-17% proficient in Math. The school's per-student spending, ranging from $12,980 to $19,761, is lower than some nearby schools like Arbor Hill Elementary ($23,792 per student) and Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology ($22,530 per student), suggesting the school may be facing resource constraints that contribute to its academic struggles.
Interestingly, the nearby Henry Johnson Charter School and Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls appear to be outperforming Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy on state assessments, despite serving similar student populations. This raises questions about the potential role of charter schools in addressing the educational inequities within the Albany City School District.
Students at Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy are 40% African American, 28% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 4% White, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Albany City School District
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ranks in the bottom 2.6% of New York elementary schools.
Students who attend Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy usually go on to attend:Middle : North Albany Academy Middle SchoolHigh : Albany High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy.